Sandy's Daily Updates

I got so busy yesterday that I simply spaced doing my blog. Between very windy, cloudy/sunny, cold and iffy weather and being excited because my great granddaughter is coming to spend the weekend with us, I simply spaced the blog. So today, it is now mostly cloudy, a bit windy, cold, 49 degrees at 2:59 p.m. For the most part, I am ready for Tevia to arrive, and am so looking forward to spending time with her and catching up on all her activities, her Pretty ducks, and all that goes on out at the farm.

I understand, from her mom, that things aren’t anywhere near getting back to normal after Helene’s terrible rains and flooding as well as the high winds, but at least they have electricity and a house to live in, which is a lot more then many folks who were stricken by that devastating storm. She said that the animals were doing O.K., but that she was only getting one egg a day as so many of her laying hens hadn’t recouped from the stress of the storm. I believe the animals suffered as much as the humans. I am just thankful that they are doing O.K. even if it will take months to get all the trees cut up and moved. they were blocked in by fallen trees.

Here, we have had rain and cold, but no snow. Yesterday morning when I woke up, the a frame roof was solid white with frost, as was the neighboring roofs, the grass, the trees, etc. It was so pretty. There were a few towns in Tennessee that woke up to snow this morning but here we just had rain. Snow would of been nice, I think. There wasn’t a great deal, maybe a couple of inches in different towns, but it made such pretty pictures on the morning news.

Outside of housework, I haven’t done anything exciting. I went through four recipes boxes and found some interesting and easy recipes that my mom had cut out of newspapers and magazines, so I made one of them last evening. It was good, but needed more spice. It also called for frozen veggies, and I believe I should of thawed them out some and blotted them prior to added them to the pan. They were a bit mushy according to Tina. I didn’t mind it but then , my taste buds are different then hers. I will make it again one day and do it a bit different. With a little re-do, I think it is a keeper.

Quote of the day: “It does not so much matter what happens. It is what one does when it happens that really counts.” Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1867 -1957. American Children’s Writer.

Speaking of book and reading, I am reading Chuck Norris’s biography. It is really good. I seldom read biographies as it is usually not that interesting. Chuck Norris is a Christian and the book is good, clean, interesting and full of Marshall Arts.

For my friends in California, what is your weather like? are you having effects from the weather bomb of day before yesterday? Are you safe? All are in my prayers.

I had better sign off. I was told that my guest would like spaghetti for dinner, so must get busy. I am so thankful that I have some in the freezer, so will get it heating slowly and I will have it made.

Have a great rest of your Friday, and a wonderful, fun filled, safe, warm, dry and relaxing weekend.

Blessings

We woke to a rainy morning. Gradually the rain quit and it was just a gray morning. all of a sudden it was a beautiful sunshiny morning. The temperature was about 63, working its way up to 67. Then the wind came up and has worked very hard at rearranging everyone’s leaves… .moving them from one yard to another and possibly back again. Maybe tomorrow I will go out and sweep them up off the front “porch” and also in the car port. The time is 5:10 p.m. and the temperature has dropped down to 56. By the time we get home from Crafts this evening it will be in the low 40’s I believe.

Tonight is leftovers for dinner, so that is easy. I did half of the laundry today and will do the towels and such tomorrow. I chatted with Diana vie e-mail and learned what the kids wish list looks like. It was so much simpler when they were little. But, they are growing way to fast and with that comes more interesting and challenging “wishes”. Now, Great Granny has to figure out just What? and Really? Oh, O.K. It will be fun. Jeff’s two grand kids are still young enough that I can understand their wishes. Preston loves trucks and Emma is into Barbies still. That is simple. Brittany’s girls are into barbies and baby dolls. Thank Goodness.

Well, have to get dinner on the table as we have to leave in an hour. Wednesday evenings are sure busy.

Quote of the day: “Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” Anne Frank, 1929 – 1945, German Jewish Diarist.

Have a great rest of your Wednesday. Make it a pleasant, fun, interesting , and sociable day.

Blessings

A very cloudy, rainy at times, cool day. We didn’t get as much rain as I thought we would, but I am happy that we got even a little. Tomorrow is supposed to be about the same. Then the cold weather comes in. Right now, it is 4:46 p.m. and Alexia says that the temperature is 66 degrees, but the computer says it is 58 degrees. Of course the computer says it is clear and Alexia says cloudy. I will go with Alexia.

Dinner is in the oven, pork chops and scalloped potatoes. I will get the veggie going as soon as I finish this. Dinner will be on the table when Tina gets home. Then we will have the evening to work on a couple of projects. Crafts, if you will.

Diana said that she will e-mail me the Christmas wishes of her family. Deagan will be 16 in January, so long past the ages of buying him cute, fun, or interesting things. I have no clue what he would like other then money for a game or his savings account for a car. Chael is 13, and he is about as difficult as his brother in that department. But he does like putting together Lego’s, the difficult ones. I expect that one day he will build a beautiful home, all out of Lego’s. He is very talented with them. Deagan is very talented with the computer games and could probably build his own by now.

Then there is Tevia. She is an 11 and a girl, so easy to choose things for at the moment. She likes to make things and do crafts, so have a couple of things like that so far. I think she will enjoy. I hope she will enjoy. Now their parents are a different story. I haven’t a clue so hope that when Diana send the wish list she includes them also.

Tina is running a bit late this evening. She had to stop at her brother’s and have her birthday gift put in her car. He got her floor mats. She just called and is so excited over them. Jerry certainly knows the way to her heart.

Dinner is about done so had better get on with this. I wouldn’t want to burn it.

Quote of the day: “For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received.” Storm (Margaret) Jameson, 1891 – 1986. British Writer. God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything. ll Corinthians 9:8

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a cheerful, adventurous, knowledgeable, interesting, and fun day.

Blessings

A beautiful, sunny, dry day here in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The weatherperson said this morning, that we should go outdoors and take a walk, play games, sit in the sun, do yard work, etc. as the sun is healthy for us and it will not be so prevalent the rest of the week. It is good for the vitamin D. That is true. It is one of the vital things we humans need. I believe animals do also. It was a cool weekend so today has felt pretty good with a high of 68. It is 4: 22 p.m.

The weekend went fast. Saturdya was busy and fun. Tina and I did quite a few things around the house, then got dressed to go to Loco Burro for her birthday dinner. It was fun. We picked Dottie up and headed towards the mall. She dropped us off at the door of the place and went and parked the car. I went in and placed our names on the waiting list…..20 minutes. I said that was great as Jerry and Tammy hadn’t left their house as yet. Tina found a great parking place very close to the entrance so that was a plus. Dottie and I went across the hall thing and wondered through William Sonoma’s store. (I am sure that is spelled wrong but spell check has a worse version.) By the time we came out of there the table was ready for us. I do believe everyone enjoyed their meals and the company was fantastic. we laughed and visited and watched all the sweet babies that were there. Most everyone was dressed in Orange and White, even the babies. So cute. Check Facebook for Tina’s birthday picture in her sombrero. Of course they , as in the whole restaurant loudly said “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TINA!” Did I mention she looks great with a red face? It was all fun, fun fun!

Sadly, the Vols lost their game against Georgia. Their last game is this coming Saturday and we are sure hoping that they win that one. All in all, it has been a good football year for them. Also baseball. Once the football is over with it will be basket ball, which is already going strong. Personally, I like hockey.

Sunday was busy but lazy. We had to go to Walmart so discussed going before church or after. We went before. then church, then Panera’s for lunch, chicken noodle soup and 1/2 grilled cheese sandwich. the soup was great as was the sandwich. Then home and relax, doing a few minor things and catching up on the recorded TV programs.

Today has been busy. I chauffeured Bill to the eye doctor,brought him home, went to bible study, came home, ate lunch, then the chairlift man was here to give the chair its annual overhaul and repairs. He took it all apart and put it back together again, replacing the two old batteries with new ones. They were all but dead. The chair works wonderfully now. So thankful. It didn’t work for a couple of days.

Quote of the day: “If you surrender completely to the moments as they pass, you live more richly those moments.”. Anne Morrow Lindbergh 1906 – 2001. American Writer; M. Charles Lindbergh.

Have a great rest of your Monday. Make it a wonderful, productive, spontaneous, cheerful, and fun day.

Blessings